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Vol. 9, Issue - 2, Part A (2025)
2025, Vol. 9 Issue 2, Part APages: 27-32
Effect of compound Unani formulation for the treatment of constipation (Qabd): A case report
Shalina Shaikh, Shaikh Imran, Jamal Akhtar and N Zaheer Ahmed
Abstract:
Background: In India, constipation is a major public health concern that affects 16% to 37% of individuals. In the general population, self-reported constipation rates range from 24% to 37%, while women reported constipation rates higher than males. About 50 percent elderly living in the institutes report constipation, and about 74% of them regularly take laxatives.
The Perspective of Unani medicine, based on the traditional literature of Unani, contains several compound formulations for the treatment of constipation in Unani medicine, a traditional medicine system in South Asia.
Background: In India, constipation is a major public health concern that affects 16% to 37% of individuals. In the general population, self-reported constipation rates range from 24% to 37%, while women reported constipation rates higher than males. About 50 percent elderly living in the institutes report constipation, and about 74% of them regularly take laxatives.
The Perspective of Unani medicine, based on the traditional literature of Unani, contains several compound formulations for the treatment of constipation in Unani medicine, a traditional medicine system in South Asia.
Perspective on Unani Medicine: As per traditional Unani literature, various compound formulations for treating constipation in Unani medicine, a traditional medicine system in South Asia.
Case description: A 38-year-old woman who had no underlying medical issues arrived at CRU Goa's general medicine OPD complaining of constipation.
Investigations: Thyroid profile, electrolyte balance, lipid profile, cortisol level, CBC, LFT, KFT, RBS, and HbA1c were all normal, confirming unexplained constipation.
Treatment: The patient received Qur Mulayyin, Itrifal Zamani, and Safuf-i-Hazim, a formulation of Unani compounds. Itrifal Zamani 10g morning and night, Qurs Mulayyin 2 tablets at night, and Safuf-i-Hazim 7g before bed with lukewarm water for a week.
As a result of the compound formulation's laxative and purgative qualities, which improved intestinal motility and promoted the formation of bulk stools, the patient reported relief from constipation during treatment.
As a result of the compound formulation's laxative and purgative qualities, which improved intestinal motility and promoted the formation of bulk stools, the patient reported relief from constipation during treatment.
How to cite this article:
Shalina Shaikh, Shaikh Imran, Jamal Akhtar, N Zaheer Ahmed. Effect of compound Unani formulation for the treatment of constipation (Qabd): A case report. Int J Unani Integ Med 2025;9(2):27-32. DOI: 10.33545/2616454X.2025.v9.i2a.337
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